Effective August 1, 2009, the Indiana Department of Natural Resources changed their guidelines for distance learning. Students are now required to spend a minimum amount of time on each course page before proceeding to the certification exam.

Click here to go to the latest version of the Today's Hunter in Indiana online course—the official hunter education course of the Indiana Department of Natural Resources.

Cleaning Your Firearm

• Clean your firearms after every use to keep them in top condition. Every hunter should own a complete cleaning kit.
• Work on a cleared table or bench. Always give cleaning your full attention. Never clean a firearm while doing something else.
• Use a flexible “pull-through” cleaning cable when cleaning firearms with lever or semi-automatic actions to prevent dirt, grime, or debris from being pushed into the action area.
• Use cleaning solvents in a well-ventilated area and only as directed.
• If cleaning from the muzzle end, use a muzzle protector so that you don’t damage the rifling near the muzzle.